Director, Business Solutions (Media Strategy)

Location: New York, New York; hybrid work arrangement.

Salary: $140,000–$165,000 base salary annually, plus discretionary bonus and benefits.

Company

Horizon Next is a data-driven marketing organization providing brand strategy, media planning and investment, and analytics across channels.

What you will do

• Lead the translation of client goals into strategic media solutions, with a focus on performance-based media and analytics-driven client success.
• Collaborate with the VP, Business Solutions, activation teams, media partners, and creative agencies to develop integrated marketing approaches.
• Oversee campaign reporting, data accuracy, client presentations, attribution model application, media recommendations, and campaign optimization.
• Guide quarterly strategic planning, client business analysis, innovative media solutions, workflow processes, and high-quality deliverables.
• Develop senior client relationships, manage expectations, troubleshoot requests, and serve as a trusted client voice.
• Manage and develop the Business Solutions team through feedback, goal setting, coaching, performance reviews, staffing discussions, and participation in junior-level interviews.

Requirements

• Strong writing, presentation, verbal communication, team leadership, people management, problem-solving, and creative solution development skills.
• Ability to navigate conversations with senior internal and external leadership, present to clients regularly, and work effectively under pressure in deadline-driven environments.
• Proficiency in marketing principles, data, analytics, and client communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in media planning and strategy.
• Thorough understanding of advanced analytics and performance media.
• Experience developing media professionals and managing a team.
• Experience in client relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and in media research and reporting resources.
• No certificates, licenses, or registrations are required.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace focused on welcoming, safety, empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, challenging projects, and skill development.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company-paid holidays, and unlimited paid time off.
• Mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance, and fitness reimbursement.